Low-fat chicken balti

You don't have to give up curries when you have this healthier recipe up your sleeve.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix the chicken with the lime juice, paprika, chilli powder and a grinding of black pepper.

Step 2

Marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick pan.

Step 4

Add the cinnamon stick cardamom pods, whole chilli and cumin seeds and stir-fry briefly.

Step 5

Stir in the onior garlic and ginger and fry until the onion starts to brown.

Step 6

Add the remaining oil and chicken and fry until it no longer looks raw.

Step 7

Stir in the turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander and garam masala for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Pour in the passata and 150ml/ 1/4 pint water, then drop in the chunks of pepper.

Step 9

When starting to bubble, lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

Step 10

Stir in the tomato, simmer for 3 minutes, then add the spinach and season.

Step 11

If you want to thin down the sauce, splash in a little more water.

Step 12

Scatter with fresh coriander and serve with chapatis or basmati rice, if you like.